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FL S1582

FL S1582
Statewide Data Sharing of Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker Transactions


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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to statewide data sharing of secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions; amending s. 538.03, F.S.; defining the term “statewide data sharing system”; amending ss. 538.04, 538.19, 538.32, and 539.001, F.S.; revising the recordkeeping, transaction, and reporting requirements of certain secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers regarding transaction information to be shared with law enforcement agencies for inclusion in the statewide data sharing system; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a "statewide data sharing system" accessible to all law enforcement agencies in Florida for querying pawn data at no cost, provided the data complies with specific regulations. It revises recordkeeping and reporting requirements for secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers, mandating the electronic transmission of transaction information to law enforcement for inclusion in this new system. This aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track transactions involving stolen goods by centralizing data from these businesses. The bill also specifies that if law enforcement provides the necessary software and computer equipment, dealers and pawnbrokers with computer capability must transmit data electronically, and those without may be provided with equipment by law enforcement. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Senate), Commerce and Tourism (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Fiscal Policy (on 03/13/2026)

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